TrueMemory logo
TrueMemory
★ 382
vs
m3-memory logo
m3-memory
★ 29

TrueMemory vs m3-memory

TrueMemory: TrueMemory is a neuroscience-inspired persistent memory system for AI agents. It achieves state-of-the-art scores on LoCoMo, LongMemEval, and BEAM benchmarks while running entirely offline on a single SQLite file. The six-layer retrieval pipeline with an encoding gate filters noise and stores only meaningful information.; m3-memory: M3 Memory provides persistent, local memory for MCP agents using SQLite, hybrid retrieval, and optional cross-device sync. It stores facts, decisions, and preferences across sessions, with contradiction handling and knowledge graph features. It works offline and integrates with Claude Code, Gemini CLI, and other MCP-compatible agents.

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TL;DR

TrueMemory logo
TrueMemoryRAG / Knowledge Base · ★ 382

Personal AI assistant that remembers user preferences and history across conversations.

m3-memory logo
m3-memoryRAG / Knowledge Base · ★ 29

Coding agents like Claude Code or Gemini CLI need persistent memory across sessions

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Side-by-Side Comparison

Field
TrueMemory logoTrueMemory
m3-memory logom3-memory
Category
RAG / Knowledge Base
RAG / Knowledge Base
Stars
★ 382
★ 29
License
AGPL-3.0
Apache-2.0
Install Command
curl -LsSf https://raw.githubusercontent.com/buildingjoshbetter/TrueMemory/main/install.sh | sh
curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/skynetcmd/m3-memory/main/install.sh | bash
Updated
1w ago
4d ago
Open Source
Yes
Yes
Tags
agent-memory, ai, ai-agents
agentic-memory, ai-agents, ai-memory
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Features

TrueMemory logoTrueMemory
01Remembers everything across sessions – facts, preferences, decisions, corrections.
02State-of-the-art benchmark scores: 93.0% on LoCoMo, 92.0% on LongMemEval, 76.6% on BEAM-1M.
03Runs locally on a single SQLite file – zero cloud, zero API keys for Edge and Base tiers.
04Neuroscience-inspired architecture with six retrieval layers and an encoding gate.
05Works with Claude Code and Claude Desktop via pre-built lifecycle hooks.
m3-memory logom3-memory
01Persistent memory across sessions
02Hybrid retrieval (FTS5 + vector + MMR)
03Contradiction detection and automatic supersession
04Knowledge graph with entity extraction
05Optional cross-device bi-directional sync
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Use Cases

TrueMemory logoTrueMemory
↳Personal AI assistant that remembers user preferences and history across conversations.
↳Developer tool that maintains context across long coding sessions.
↳Research and simulation where agents need long-horizon memory.
m3-memory logom3-memory
↳Coding agents like Claude Code or Gemini CLI need persistent memory across sessions
↳Multi-agent teams sharing a local memory store with handoffs and scoping
↳Developers requiring local-first memory with optional sync across devices
FAQ

FAQ

What is the difference between TrueMemory and m3-memory?
Both TrueMemory and m3-memory are in the RAG / Knowledge Base category. TrueMemory has 382 stars, while m3-memory has 29 stars.
Which is better, TrueMemory or m3-memory?
The best choice depends on your use case. Choose TrueMemory if Personal AI assistant that remembers user preferences and history across conversations., and m3-memory if Coding agents like Claude Code or Gemini CLI need persistent memory across sessions.
Is TrueMemory free or open source?
Yes, TrueMemory is open source on GitHub (AGPL-3.0).
Is m3-memory free or open source?
Yes, m3-memory is open source on GitHub (Apache-2.0).
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